Coffee Cream-Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
A dense, chewy chocolate chip cookie bar with a rich, dreamy coffee cream filling. Fully vegan and wildly addictive.
Ingredients
- For the Cookie Bars:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegan butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2½ tbsp water flax egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips
- For the Coffee Cream Filling:
- ½ cup vegan cream cheese
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1½ tsp instant espresso
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix flaxseed with water and let it thicken—like a plot twist in a soap opera.
- In one bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- In another, cream the vegan butter with both sugars until light and slightly smug.
- Add the flax egg and vanilla. Mix until combined and feeling fancy.
- Stir in the dry mixture and fold in chocolate chips like you mean it.
- In a small bowl, beat vegan cream cheese, espresso, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth and deliciously shady.
- Line your baking pan with parchment. Press in half the cookie dough like you’re laying the foundation for greatness.
- Spread the coffee cream gently across the dough—like secrets between best friends.
- Top with the remaining dough. Smooth it out, patching any gaps like a pro.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, or until golden and slightly firm.
- Cool completely before slicing, unless you enjoy mouth burns and regret.
Notes
🧪 Nutritional Values (Per Square)
- Calories: 295
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3.8g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 8%
- Folate: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
- Potassium: 4%
✨ Bonus Tips to Elevate the Vibe
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a grown-up twist.
- Swap espresso for cinnamon if you want cozy, not bold.
- Store leftovers in the fridge—if they survive the first 24 hours.
- Serve with hot coffee or cold brew and a side of dramatic flair.
- Double the batch if you’re hosting... or just PMS-ing. No shame.